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1) A new voyage to Carolina

Author

Lawson, John

Series

March of America facsimile volume no. 35

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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John Lawson's amazingly detailed yet lively book is easily one of the most valuable of the early histories of the Carolinas, and it is certainly one of the best travel accounts of the early eighteenth-century colonies. An inclusive account of the manners and customs of the Indian tribes of that day, it is also a minute report of the soil, climate, trees, plants, animals, and fish in the Carolinas.Lawson's observation is keen and thorough; his style...

2) A delicious country: rediscovering the Carolinas along the route of John Lawson's 1700 expedition

Author

Huler, Scott

Language

English

Formats

Book, eBook

Description

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"In 1700, John Lawson, a young man from England looking to make a name for himself, left London and landed in Charleston, in what is now South Carolina. From there for reasons still unknown he took a two-month journey through the little-known Carolina backcountry. That journey in 1709 yielded A New Voyage to Carolina, one of the great books about the Southeast in the early colonial period. Lawson wrote about the flora, the fauna, the terrain, and...

3) 50 states, 500 campgrounds: where to go, when to go, what to see, what to do

Author

Yogerst, Joseph R

Publisher

National Geographic

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

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"This beautifully illustrated guide from National Geographic reveals 500 of the best tent, cabin, glamping, and RV campgrounds-including opening dates, booking information, activity recommendations, and more-in all 50 states and Canada"--

4) Discovering North Carolina

Series

Discoveries America
DVD excellence

Publisher

Topics Entertainment, Inc

Pub. Date

2012

Language

English

Description

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Go on a sightseeing tour of some of the most unique and interesting places in the the state of North Carolina.

5) Day trips the Carolinas

Series

Day trips

Publisher

GPP Travel

Pub. Date

c2012

Language

English

Description

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"Things to do, see, and discover in North Carolina and South Carolina. Explore both states by setting off on day trips from six base cities: Raleigh, Wilmington, Charlotte, and Asheville, North Carolina; and Columbia and Charleston, South Carolina"--P. [4] of cover.

6) Great American road trips: hidden gems

Publisher

RDA Enthusiast Brands, LLC

Pub. Date

[2022]

Language

English

Description

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Join us on a journey to gorgeous places that are America's best-kept secrets. The personal stories in these pages are a trusted guide to intriguing and awe-inspiring locations. Enjoy the splendor of forests and woodlands, lakes and rivers, and canyons and mountains from coast to coast. From history buffs to armchair travelers, nature lovers to adventure seekers, all types of wanderers will find information and inspiration in this book. Discover some...